This past summer, I didn’t really watch too many new shows, but there is one that I just need to tell you all about. If you’re someone that likes black comedy with a 2000s vibe, put Arrested Development on your watch list ASAP. The Premise If you’re unfamiliar with Arrested Development as I was when…
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How to Vote in the 2024 Presidential Election
I’ve always had this distaste for the US government. I used to see it as one of the most ineffective waste of resources run by people that seek pleasure in seeing their citizens struggle. To this day, I still think that parts of the government are like this but after watching the DNC last week,…
How to Begin Fashion Sketching
Fashion sketching, fashion illustration, whatever you want to call it is an extremely valuable skill to possess. Whether you want to start designing clothes, learn more about fashion or just love to draw, fashion sketching is for you. The reason I love sketching clothes is because it allows me to bring my ideas to life…
How to Achieve Supple, Smooth Skin
Having smooth skin is such a satisfying feeling. When you give yourself a hug, it’s comforting to feel warm smooth skin. Now, a lot of people think that by just moisturizing your body every day, you’ll get smooth, bouncy skin. They’re only halfway there though. The key to having smooth skin is exfoliating. It feels…
What Makes Someone Go “Wow” About You?
“What makes someone go wow about you”? Last week, I met with my mentor, and she told me that I should find a way to set myself apart not just for medical school admissions, but in life. There are 8 billion people on Earth, and it’s so easy to get lost in that sea of…
My Top 4 Summer Reads of 2024
Hello everyone! I’m sorry that I didn’t post an article last week. I wasn’t feeling very inspired, and I would rather not post, then post something I’m not proud of. Anyways, this summer I’ve been doing a ton of reading, and I wanted to share some of my favorite summer reads thus far. Now, let’s…
“How to Dress Like”: That’s So Raven
Have you ever watched a tv show or movie, and thought, “I really like this character’s style”. In this new series, “How to Dress Like”, I will teach you all how you can emulate the style of a character from a tv show or movie to your preferences. For the first installment of this series,…
Trends Come and Go, but you’re Money Just Goes
Just because a piece of clothing or an accessory trends, consumers are pressured to buy it immediately without a second thought. Instead of developing our own personal styles, we tend to follow the newest trends. For example, does anyone remember that green corset top that everyone wore a couple of years ago? In theory, this…
Haute Couture and the Haute Fashions
In an earlier blog post, I discussed my love for gorgeous gowns. That love is fueled not only by Pinterest, but by the couture houses that create these gowns. Funnily enough, Haute Couture Week has just passed and I thought it would be fun to highlight some of my favorite pieces. What is Haute Couture?…
You have to be High Maintenance to be Low Maintenance
A maintenance routine is extremely important. I know you may be thinking that “I don’t have the time or the money to add all these extra things to my routine”. I completely get it. Some people choose to get blowouts every week, others get a monthly facial, others like me take to shaving their face…